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NEWS ABOUT: term limits

term limits stories: 14 news summaries
the imperial mayor

 In New York, No One 
 Matters But Bloomberg 

Political foes gone, power elite diminished, moneyed mayor calls all the shots

Oct 19, 09 11:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - Say what you will about Michael Bloomberg—the perfect mayor for New York in a financial crisis or arrogant billionaire who's pretty much bought an unprecedented third term—above all, Chris Smith writes, he is “a one-man Establishment.” A perfect storm of his personal fortune, the vagaries of... More »

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New York City • Michael Bloomberg • finance • recession • mayor • term limits • financial crisis • power elite • Establishment

Obama Will Try to Rig a Third Term: Limbaugh

Barack, like Honduran prez, just wants to 'rule' for as long as possible

Jun 30, 09 2:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Rush Limbaugh says President Obama condemned the military coup against Honduran President Manuel Zelaya in order to “lay a foundation for not being a hypocrite when he tries to serve beyond 2016,” RealClearPolitics reports. The army moved against Zelaya when he tried to eliminate term limits—“basically... More »

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Barack Obama • Latin America • Rush Limbaugh • Constitution • minorities • term limits • President Obama • Manuel Zelaya

ANALYSIS

Honduran Coup an Opportunity for Obama

President should demonstrate US commitment to democracy: expert

Jun 29, 09 2:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Honduran military coup overthrowing President Manuel Zelaya offers the Obama administration a chance to rehabilitate the battered reputation of the US in Latin America, Reuters reports. "This is a golden opportunity to make a clear break with the past and show that he is unequivocally siding with democracy”... More »

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Barack Obama • democracy • US foreign policy • Costa Rica • foreign policy • military coup • Honduras • coup d'etat • term limits • President Obama • Manuel Zelaya

 Honduras Plunges Into Crisis 

Leftist prez clashes with army over referendum on term limits

Jun 26, 09 4:36 AM CDT
(Newser) - An escalating political crisis in Honduras is threatening to turn violent, the Wall Street Journal reports. President Manuel Zelaya fired the nation's army chief after he refused to allow the military to distribute ballots for a referendum on changing the constitution to let the leftist leader serve a second term.... More »

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Central America • Honduras • referendum • term limits • Manuel Zelaya

(Newser) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez won a key referendum today that will keep him in office for as long as he wins elections, Reuters reports. After years of debate, Chavez supporters voted to abolish term limits that would have ended his rule in 2013. The reported margin of victory, 54% to... More »

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Venezuela • Hugo Chávez • referendum • term limits

 Chavez Marks Decade in Power 

President gives Venezuela today off amid attempts to continue reign

Feb 2, 09 9:55 AM CST
(Newser) - Hugo Chavez declared a national holiday in Venezuela today to celebrate his 10th anniversary as the country’s president, Reuters reports. The festivities come during efforts by Chavez supporters to extend presidential term limits, and amid fears from some quarters that his increased power is evolving into dictatorship. But Chavez... More »

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Latin America • Venezuela • president • anniversary • Hugo Chávez • term limits

 Chavez Seeks 
 Power Until 2021 

Launching new constitutional battle on term limits

Dec 1, 08 8:15 AM CST
(Newser) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is again maneuvering to stay in power for at least another decade, the BBC reports. Chavez plans to seek a constitutional change that will allow him to seek re-election indefinitely, he told a weekend rally. Chavez lost a referendum just a year ago on a series... More »

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Venezuela • constitution • Hugo Chávez • referendum • term limits • United Socialist Party

Russia Paves Way for Return of Putin

Parliament extends term of president; early elections could follow

Nov 21, 08 12:04 PM CST
(Newser) - Russia's lower house of parliament approved a change to the constitution that extends the term of the president from four to six years, CNN reports. The move is widely seen as a bureaucratic maneuver that will lead to the return of Vladimir Putin as president. The upper house of parliament... More »

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Russia • presidency • Vladimir Putin • Duma • parliament • Russian parliament • term limits

(Newser) - New York’s City Council voted today to allow a third term for elected officials, paving the way for another Michael Bloomberg administration, the New York Daily News reports. Last-minute wrangling in the chamber, including a failed vote to establish a referendum on the issue, led to the 29-22... More »

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New York City • Michael Bloomberg • mayor • city council • term limits • voter referendum

analysis

NYC's Elites Want More
of the Mayor

Papers, biz leaders on board for another Bloomberg term

Oct 6, 08 11:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - New York’s opinion leaders are presenting a united front in favor of suspending term limits so Michael Bloomberg can serve a third term as mayor, David Carr writes for the New York Times. With the city facing job loss and financial crisis, everyone likes Mike, at least for another... More »

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Rupert Murdoch • New York Times • New York Post • Michael Bloomberg • Arthur Sulzberger Jr. • New York Daily News • term limits

Bloomberg Could Get OK for Third Run

New York City Council will consider measure to extend term limits

Oct 3, 08 5:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - A controversial bill to ditch the two-term limit for New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and dozens of other city officials will be introduced next week, reports the New York Times. City Council members believe Bloomberg has enough support to pass the measure, though supporters and critics alike are nonplussed... More »

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New York City • Michael Bloomberg • mayor • third term • Christine Quinn • term limits

OPINION

Forget Term Limits: NYC Needs Mike

Bloomberg essential with Wall Street in
crisis: Lauder

Oct 2, 08 1:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - Term limits have been great for New York City, but it’s time to make an exception, billionaire philanthropist Ronald Lauder writes in the Times. Lauder believes Michael Bloomberg is the man to steer New York through the current economic disaster, preventing a repeat of the 1970s crisis that ruined... More »

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New York City • Michael Bloomberg • mayor • Ronald Lauder • term limits • financial crisis

 Bloomberg Wants Third Term 

Mayor aims to change NYC's term-limits law

Sep 30, 08 4:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - New York insiders say Mayor Michael Bloomberg will attempt to change existing laws and run for a third term, the Times reports, with his announcement to come Thursday. After long supporting term limits, Bloomberg, 66, has softened, with the financial crisis seen as a significant motivator. If successful, Bloomberg would... More »

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Wall Street • New York City • Michael Bloomberg • mayor • city council • term limits • financial crisis

Chafing Under Term Limits, Local Pols Act

Elected officials nationwide push for more time in office

Sep 10, 08 10:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Local politicians across the country are mounting campaigns against the term-limits laws that threaten to force them from office, reports the New York Times. More than 20 governments—including New York City's—are considering repealing term limits, with term-limited politicians spearheading the challenges. "We do a lot of churning... More »

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politics • term limits • local politics • municipal government • county government

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